Do you tell Windows to "Check for updates but don't install"? Prepare for a rude awakening when you install Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft frequently draws the ire of hapless users when it ...

The Windows 10 KB4551762 security update is reportedly failing to install and throwing 0x800f081f, 0x80004005, 0x80073701, 0x800f0988, 0x80071160, and 0x80240016 errors during the installation process ...

Microsoft just dropped its Patch Tuesday security update for February 2025. This is a monthly update for Windows that includes all of the security patches and stability fixes Microsoft has been ...

Windows: Some people have been hesitant to install Microsoft Security Essentials because you can't update the definition pack automatically without Windows Update. If you like manually patching your ...

Update, April 30, 2025: This story, originally published April 28, has been updated with further information regarding the hotpatching security update service for Windows Server 2025 users, as well as ...

Does your business have a comprehensive plan for dealing with Windows updates? It's tempting to think of those downloads as an occasional nuisance, to be swatted away as they arrive. But dealing with ...

Fixes a flaw that impacted the Windows reset and reinstall tools. The patch affects certain versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. To install the patch, head to Windows Update under Settings. Get more ...

Microsoft has good news for administrators: while some organizations now pay for security updates on older Windows versions, the inconsistent quality remains free. The company has confirmed that ...